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Remember Brianna Ghey – mobilise to end violence against trans people!
The horrendous murder of Brianna Ghey is only the most recent example of the escalating violence against trans people. Amidst this, the Tory party & their media allies are very happy to demonise and ostracise trans people for political gain. Why does capitalism promote the hatred of trans people and other minority groups, and how can we build a movement to challenge it?
More powers for Scotland, but they don’t go far enough
Significant new powers over tax and benefits are to be devolved to Scotland following the report of the…
Hunger for socialist ideas in Scotland post-referendum
Over 90 people packed into a small room above a pub off Glasgow’s George Square on Monday night…
1.6 million vote Yes in a working class revolt against austerity
In the teeth of a ferocious campaign from the British capitalist establishment, the independence campaign in Scotland won…
Scottish referendum: “Britain will never be the same again”
“After Thursday, Britain will never be the same again,” the Observer newspaper accurately declared four days before the Scottish referendum.…
10 days that can shake British capitalism to its foundations
10 days that can shake British capitalism to its foundations “In the past four weeks support for the…
Big swing to Yes leaves referendum vote on a knife edge
In the final campaign fortnight, the polls for the Scottish independence referendum are tightening, with support for independence…
Coulson charged – Sheridan conviction must be overturned
Andy Coulson, David Cameron’s former director of communications, has been arrested and charged with perjury as part…
Can capitalism put All Of Us First? – A response to the “practical idealism” of the Common Weal
One year ago, the Jimmy Reid Foundation began work on the Common Weal project. Against the backdrop of…
Scotland Independence Referendum: Rival economic plans add up to more pain for the working class
Step up the socialist campaign for independence The formal campaigning period for the independence referendum, which takes place…